Admission of Transfer Students
Each year Wheaton admits students to the freshman, sophomore and junior classes. To transfer to Wheaton, a candidate must combine strong secondary school preparation, a promising record at another college and satisfactory personal credentials. In order to receive a Wheaton degree, a student must attend Wheaton for at least two years (four semesters), one of which is normally the senior year, and must complete a minimum of 16 course credits in residence.
The admission committee considers candidates for entrance in both the fall and spring terms; candidates for the spring term should submit their applications by November 15. They will be notified of the admission decision by early January.
Transfer applicants for the fall term who complete their applications by the April 1 deadline will be notified by mid-May. Applications received after April 1 will be reviewed individually and decided upon as space at the college permits. Official transcripts of college work in progress should be forwarded as soon as possible after the close of the term. An interview and campus visit for transfer applicants are strongly recommended. If the candidate is unable to visit the campus, the Admission Office will attempt to arrange an interview with a Wheaton graduate near the student’s home or college.